Windows head exits Microsoft

The head of Microsoft's Windows division has left just weeks after the launch of Windows 8
leaving the firm with immediate effect.

The departure of Steve Sinofsky, who oversaw the launch of the latest OS, has been seen by some
observers as the result of a falling out with the CEO Steve Ballmer.

Microsoft did not provide any reason for the exit instead introducing
Julie Larson-Green as the new lead for all Windows software and hardware engineering.

“I am grateful for the many years of work that Steven has contributed to the company,” Ballmer
said. “The products and services we have delivered to the market in the past few months mark the
launch of a new era at Microsoft."

"To continue this success it is imperative that we continue to drive alignment across all
Microsoft teams, and have more integrated and rapid development cycles for our offerings," he
added.

In response Sinofsky had nothing but good words to say about his time at Microsoft and said he
was humbled by the professionalism of those he had worked with.

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